The One That Got Away

by Gale Prior

Hi, My name is Mitch Landford and this is the story of my life. As any person, I have had my ups and downs. My good and bad times, but there is always someone who brighten your life. For me, that person was Wes Johnson. This story is originally being worked in Wattpad. Please follow me. I'm Gale Prior, @Cute Bunny3612

3. Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1 - A New Beginning

My childhood was a very joyful one. I spent a lot of time playing, dreaming and loving my family. All those years went with a blink of an eye. Kindergarten, Preschool, Elementary School, High School, but the true challenge was Preparatory School. (As always) I changed school and lost contact with a lot of friends except for one, Ashleigh Miles, she has been my friends and confident in crime since I have memory.

During Preparatory School, problems began because of being the new, small, weak, and gay freshman from the first year. I was the main target for many of the popular girls and jocks from the seniors. This is how the story goes.

-And... It's ready! You survived, don't worry. - A purpled hair girl says.

-I thought it was going to hurt more. - I say.

-You handled it better than others. Most of the young ones tend to scratch or bite like little pussies.

-Hahahaha... Good one.

Paula, the name of the purpled haired girl, finished the two tattoos I got as a gift from my mother. I just graduated from High School two months ago with the highest score. This was my last day before I start classes on Institutio of Education. A new chapter of my life is about to begin in about 14 hours exactly. I might not look nervous but I absolutely am. All my inner thoughts are full of fake and weird ideas of my new school.

My mind went blank when my cell phone vibrated in my pocket. My mom is calling.

*-Hey, mom.

-Hi, darling. I'm outside the tattoo shop. Hurry up!

-Ok. *

-Thanks for the tattoos, Paula.

-You're welcome, honey. Have a nice day!

I exit the shop and head to the car. I enter with a welcoming smile from my mom. I know what she is about to ask.

-So, how are the tatt...? I can already see one.

I knew it. I laugh after her reaction. I got two tattoos. A tiger on my neck and a Yin and Yang on my inner right arm.

-Yeah! Paula made them amazing. I love them. What do you think? - I sounded a bit insecure.

-I think you are going to have multiple hunks chasing you during your three years at the school.

-MOM! - I cross my arms in anger and embarrassment.

-Hahahahaha... Sorry, Mitch.

Yip, my mom knows I'm gay. She always jokes with me of how she knew I was gay since the moment she gave birth to me. It's pretty funny when it's only between us. I can always talk to her about this kind of topics. I know she will always listen.

-Excited about tomorrow or you're shitting yourself? - Mom asks.

-Between both. I don't know what to expect. - I answer.

-Just relax. Be as positive as you can. Believe me that there will always be something good about it.

Be positive. I will keep that in mind. I'm not always a very positive person. I have never been that guy who outstands from the group. I like being almost invisible in some part. Privacy is a law to me. We arrive home.

-Help me with dinner, Mitch.

-Yes, mom. What are we eating?

-Surprise, surprise, is something you wanted for almost a week.

-HAMBURGER!

-Yes.

I start running to the kitchen. I'm a fatty, OK. LEAVE ME ALONE!

(...)

-Arthur, dinner is ready!

-Coming, darling.

I watch my dad enter the dining room. He is almost wearing suits all the time. He is always working 24/7. He only rests on weekends and holidays.

-It looks delicious, Sarah.

-Well, your son helped me cooking the burgers. I just made the vegetables and salad. - Mom says.

-Hahaha, I'm glad. You were an incredible cook since very little.

-Yeah, I used to play with dirt, didn't I?

-Sure you did. - Dad answers. - You looked cute with your face filled with brown sand and earth.

We continued chatting and laughing as we did every night. It was one of the best moments we could ever have as a family. Just us three sitting around the table, enjoying our time together.

-I think is time to make a toast. - All three of us stand up. - For the end of a chapter but the beginning of a new one.

-Isn't it wrong to toast with an empty glass, Dad? Grandpa said it was bad luck.

-You know your grandfather is not always right.

We toast and move to the kitchen to clean up.

-Son, just remember. You can only have one girlfriend. Alright!

-Sure, Dad.

-Good night.

Mom and I exchange looks. We both laugh at the same time.

-If he knew. - I say.

-Yes, but don't worry. He will discover it at some point. Oh my god, look at the time. It's almost 10:00 pm. You better go upstairs and get some sleep for tomorrow.

-OK. Good night!

-Night love.

Just a couple of hours. A lot of ideas cover my whole mind. How will I handle tomorrow? Will I meet friendly people? Will I actually meet someone who ''likes'' me? I better calm down. I don't want to picture thinks. Maybe a good sleep will make me relax. I take off my top and enter my bed. I close my eyes and let my mind fly away.

Thanks guys for stopping by and reading my first chapter from ''The One That Got Away''. You don't know how much I've been waiting to actually upload a story. It's just that nervousness of knowing others are reading your own ideas and imagination. If there grammar errors, please let me know. Hope you enjoyed reading, write a comment please and see you soon for Chapter two. 3